
Two-Toed Sloths: 10 Things That Will Surprise You
Most animals survive by moving fast. Two-toed sloths survived history by turning their own fur into a green ecosystem and letting a single meal digest for an entire month. See why slow works.
Explore the wildlife of Panama — from sloths and howler monkeys to tropical birds and marine life along both coasts. Learn about the country’s role as a biological bridge between North and South America and the ecosystems that make it one of the most biodiverse regions in the tropics.

Most animals survive by moving fast. Two-toed sloths survived history by turning their own fur into a green ecosystem and letting a single meal digest for an entire month. See why slow works.

Pound for pound, these tiny canopy acrobats carry the biggest brain of any primate on Earth. Meet the squirrel monkey.

A bird that weighs an ounce and a half shouldn’t have the nerve to attack a hawk. Yet, the scissor-tailed flycatcher does exactly that, all while dragging a nine-inch tail behind it. Meet this aerial ace.

The internet mixes up two entirely separate species into one mythic bug, exaggerating its danger while ignoring its strangest, truest traits. Meet the real giant.

From the Riviera Maya to Malaysia, I met two tapirs that looked nothing alike. Here are 10 strange facts about the world's oddest gentle giants.

Think a toucan's bill is just for cracking nuts or marketing cereal? Think again. A biologist reveals the surprising, sophisticated science of the canopy.

From mask evolutionary secrets to the rare red raccoon, a field biologist breaks down 10 surprising facts about the brilliant, hand-eyed common raccoon.

Ever wondered what makes conures the "clowns" of the parrot world? From wild cliff-dwellers to cuddly pets, here are 10 facts about these vibrant South American icons.

Ever seen a lizard run on water? 🦎 It’s not magic, it's 140 million years of evolution. Meet the Basilisk, the "little king" of the tropical rivers.

Known for their vibrant plumage and specialized hunting techniques, blue footed booby birds are a cornerstone species of the Eastern Pacific. Here are 12 things that still surprise me about them."

Think you’ve seen a flamingo in the wild? Look closer. Between the mangrove roots and the golden light of the Gulf, you’ll find the roseate spoonbill—a bird that's way more than just a 'pink bird with a flat beak.

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a spider monkey in the wild—a flash of spindly limbs high in the Sumidero Canyon. They’re so much more than just acrobats; they’re "incomplete" by name but absolute geniuses by nature.

From prehensile tails in the Amazon to hot-spring-loving macaques in Japan, identifying monkeys is an art. Here are 15 species I’ve encountered in the field that every wildlife lover should know.

Ever look at a rock and realize it’s actually covered in little armored tanks? Limpets are way cooler than they look—we’re talking iron-reinforced teeth and a grip that would make a rock climber jealous. From the 'angry gardener' Owl Limpets to the towering Dunce Caps, here are 15 types that prove these little guys are the real MVPs of the shoreline

Jaguars are the only cats that hunt in water, have stronger bites than grizzlies, and shaped ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Here's what most people get wrong about them.